Location: Saintes area in France
Nearest Airport:
Bordeaux at 80
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Nearest Ferry:
Royan at 45
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Nearest Train:
Jonzac at 25
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Nearest Motorway:
Mirambeau at 12
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 25.0
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Car: necessary
The village of Saint-Thomas de Conac is 6 km from Gironde, 45km from Royan and 80km from Bordeaux, in the middle of vineyards. The Atlantic has many things to offer for holiday and recreation, like boating trips, fishing, water sports. Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, la Grande-Côte, la Côte Sauvage are all very beautiful beaches. The Gironde, as the largest embouchure in Europe, is definitely worth a visit if you like nature, water, flora and fauna and especially the 'Pôle-Nature' of Vitrezay. The architecture is varied in the region. In addition to Roman churches in small villages, castles in Pons and Jonzac, the fortress of Blayes and the Old Roman construction in Saintes makes Royan the ideal type of modern city. Wine growing distinguishes the landscape. Cognac and Pineau are considered specialities from the region. You can visit the most famous wine growing areas like Saint-Emilion, Fronsac, Pomerol and Entre-Deux-Mers during day-trips.